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Vunapope, East New Britain – Thursday, 11December 2025 The four-day celebrations in honour of Saint Peter ToRot  began solemnly and prayerfully with the Opening Eucharistic Celebration at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Vunapope , where more than 2,000 Catholic faithful from dioceses across Papua New Guinea  gathered in faith, unity, and thanksgiving. His Excellency Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, delivers the Homily during the

Port Moresby , December 10th- Imagine a world without basic Human Rights , the world would be a very chaotic place to live in, as there would be fighting and disharmony among families, neighbours, and communities. Now imagine a world where your rights, my rights, and everyone's rights are respected and highly regarded. Annually, the 10th of December is observed as World Human Rights Day , with this year's theme "Our Everyday Essentials," focusing on rights such as safety, foo

December 9th, Port Moresby: Each year on December 8, the Church pauses with reverence to celebrate one of the most beautiful feasts in its liturgical life, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This solemnity invites the faithful to contemplate the extraordinary grace God bestowed upon Mary from the moment of her conception, an act of divine love that prepared her to become the Mother of our Savior. The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception w

In a recent special gathering at the Vatican, the spirit of unity, joy, and compassion was expressed through music. During the “Concert with the Poor,” Pope Leo XIV reminded the world that music is not a privilege for a few but a divine gift meant for all. His words echo deeply with the heart of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, two Pacific Island nations whose cultural identity is carried through song, rhythm, and dance like other Islands in the Pacific. Pope Leo XI

The Salesian Bulletin of Papua New Guinea brings you - Saint Peter To Rot, the first saint of Papua New Guinea stands as a powerful example of faith, integrity, and the universal call to holiness for the people of Papua New Guinea. The salesian Bulletin of Papua New Guinea We rejoice together with the Salesians Sisters as St Maria Troncatti FMA, has been canonized. She stands out for her dedicated work as a missionary nurse, peacemaker, and evangelist among the indigenous Shu

Wewak, Papua New Guinea  – A total of 1 82 students from Divine Word University’s St Benedict’s Campus in Wewak graduated on November 21, marking a significant milestone in the institution's mission to foster skilled, ethical professionals dedicated to the development of Papua New Guinea. The graduating cohort included 44 Bachelor of Education (Primary) students, 97 Diploma in Teaching (Primary) students, and 41 Diploma in General Nursing students. The ceremony, filled with c

Goroka, Eastern Highlands: On the first day of a three day Media Sensitisation Workshop in goroka, Caritas PNG brings together mainstream media practitioners and regional representatives from the Social Communications Commission (SOCOM) from across the Highlands to participate and develop a national media guideline for reporting on Sorcery Accusation Related Violence (SARV), a sensitive yet urgent issue facing communities across Papua New Guinea. Secretary for CBC/SOCOM, Sr

As the Catholic Church around the world enters the Season of Advent , the faithful of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands join in this sacred time of hope, reflection, and joyful expectation of the Lord’s coming. For our local Church—rich in cultural diversity, youthful faith, and vibrant communities—Advent carries a profound meaning rooted in our shared journey as the People of God in the islands of Oceania. The Catechism of the Catholic Church  teaches that in Advent “

Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province: The Bishop of Wabag, Most Reverend Justin Ain Soongie has expressed deep concern over the continuing torture and abuse of women accused of sorcery across Papua New Guinea, saying the current government measures have “no effect” because the violence persists, and law enforcement frequently fails to act. The Bishop of Wabag, Most Reverend Bishop Justin Ain Soongie and Bishop Deputy of Caritas PNG Speaking during his presentation at the Media

December 5 th , Port Moresby: The Migrants & Refugees Desk under the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea & the Solomon Islands convened with other stakeholders, local non-governmental organizations, and church groups on Wednesday, 3rd December, for a workshop on Forced Displacement and Statelessness in the country. The workshop was a way for stakeholders, human rights advocates, the church, and non-governmental organizations to raise awareness, educate, and advoca

Caritas PNG Media Sensitisation Workshop – Goroka, 25–27 November 2025 Goroka: Speaking during the Media Sensitisation Workshop hosted by Caritas PNG from 25th to the the 27th November 2025, Fr Philip Gibbs, SVD, delivered a powerful reflection on the continuing challenges of Sorcery Accusation–Related Violence (SARV) in Papua New Guinea and the pressing moral and pastoral responsibility of the Church, media, and local communities to address it with courage and compassion. P

December 3rd , Port Moresby : World Disability Day, observed every year on December 3rd, highlights the rights and well-being of people living with disAbilities (PLWD) with the theme for this year " Fostering DisAbility inclusive societies for advancing social progress". In 2025, this day carries a powerful message to build societies that include everyone, regardless of their ability. Papua New Guinea is making strides toward this goal, with efforts from the government, the

Port Moresby : The core mission of the Catholic Church is evangelization, which is to make disciples by proclaiming the Gospel, baptizing converts, and teaching them to follow Christ's commands. This is often expressed through a two-part mission , evangelization and service.  In addition to spreading the faith, the Church is also called to serve others through works of charity, justice, peace, and care for creation, as a way to incarnate faith in action. St. Francis Xavier qu